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Updated January 12, 2024·
To decide between the Maypug 15" Laptop and the Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 13", consider the following tradeoffs: The Maypug is more budget-friendly, with a larger 15.6" screen but a lower resolution, which might not be as sharp for detailed work. Its Intel Celeron processor and basic graphics are suited for general use and light productivity tasks. On the other hand, although more expensive, the Surface Laptop 5 has a 13.5" high-resolution display, more powerful Intel i7 processor, and better graphics, making it more suitable for demanding tasks like 3D, machine learning, or engineering work. Additionally, it's lighter and slimmer, enhancing its portability. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Maypug 15" Laptop
- The Maypug 15" Laptop has no clear advantages over the Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 13".
Advantages of the Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 13"
- Good for general use
- Good for engineering and design
- Good for software development
- Good for content creation
- Good overall display quality
- Good overall build quality
- Excellent portability
- Very good speakers
- Good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
5.8
7.4
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
2256 x 1504
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
200.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
400.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.5 Hours
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
7.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 13" is good for general use, while the Maypug 15" Laptop is poor.
The Maypug 15" Laptop is equipped with a lower-tier Intel Celeron processor, less RAM for multitasking, a display with lower resolution and brightness, and a heavier build, impacting its general-use performance, display quality, and portability. In contrast, the Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 13" has a higher-tier Intel i7 processor, more RAM, higher resolution, and brightness, lighter weight, and a slightly better battery life, enhancing performance, screen experience, and ease of carrying for general tasks.
Gaming and AI
5.6
6.1
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
2256 x 1504
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 13" is only fair for gaming and AI, while the Maypug 15" Laptop is poor.
The Maypug 15" Laptop's Intel UHD Graphics chip is less capable of handling gaming and 3D tasks compared to the Intel i7 Iris Xe Graphics found in the Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 13", which offers better performance for such activities. Additionally, while both laptops have the same screen refresh rate, the higher resolution and screen quality of the Surface Laptop contribute to a more immersive and visually enjoyable gaming and 3D experience.
Engineering and Design
5.6
7.1
3.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 13" is good for engineering and design, while the Maypug 15" Laptop is poor.
The Maypug 15" Laptop has a weaker CPU and GPU, less RAM, and lower screen quality, making it poorly suited for demanding engineering and design tasks. In contrast, the Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 13" offers a more powerful CPU, better integrated graphics, double the RAM, and a higher quality display, which are essential for such intensive use.
Content Creation
5.9
7.4
3.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
2256 x 1504
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 13" is good for content creation, while the Maypug 15" Laptop is poor.
PerfectRec’s Content Creation Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for photo editing, video editing and other content creation tasks.
Software Development
5.9
7.2
3.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
2256 x 1504
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 13" is good for software development, while the Maypug 15" Laptop is poor.
PerfectRec’s Software Development Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for software developers.
Screen Quality
5.7
7.2
15.6in
SIZE
13.5in
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
2256 x 1504
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
200.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
400.0 nits
The Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 13" has a better screen than the Maypug 15" Laptop for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
The Maypug 15" Laptop's screen lacks clarity, brightness, and vibrancy, making it unsuitable for tasks where visual detail is critical. The Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 13" features a high-resolution display with accurate colors and brightness, making it ideal for general use and precise engineering work, but its standard refresh rate limits its performance for gaming and 3D applications where smoother visuals are needed. Though both laptops have limitations for specialized tasks, the Microsoft option provides a better balance of quality for general and professional use.
Portability
Good
Excellent
15.6in
SIZE
13.5in
3.6 lbs
WEIGHT
2.8 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.5in
The Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 13" has excellent portability, while the Maypug 15" Laptop has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
5.1
7.8
The Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 13" has good build quality, while the Maypug 15" Laptop has poor build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$600
$1,200
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Maypug 15" Laptop has a price of $600 and the Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 13" costs $1,200.
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Battery
7.0 Hours
7.5 Hours
The Maypug 15" Laptop has 7 hours of battery life. The Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 13" has 7.5 hours of battery life.
Battery life estimate is based on a mix of common use patterns. More portable and higher performing laptops tend to have less battery life.
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How the Maypug 15" Laptop and the Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 13" compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Maypug 15" Laptop | Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 13" |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$600 | $1,200 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | January 1, 2023 | October 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14'' x 11.1'' x 0.78'' | 12.1'' x 8.8'' x 0.57'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.6 lbs | 2.86 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 13.97" | 12.1" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 11.1" | 8.8" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel Celeron N5095 | Intel i7-1255U | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 256 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 7 Hours | 7.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 29.6 Wh | 47.4 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 13.5" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1366 x 768 | 2256 x 1504 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 200 nits | 400 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 5.1/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.6/10 | 9/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7.5/10 | 7.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 6/10 | 7/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 4.8/10 | 8.8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | No | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 1 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | No | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 1 | 1 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | N/A | 4 | |
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Lori Grunin | October 2022
"The Surface Laptop 5 remains afloat as a solid machine. It's just not one that stands out in any particular way. Just like the last one. The biggest upgrade were some new components, but they perform in the same range as other laptops with them, and frequently at the bottom of that range. I suspect Microsoft's settings are very conservative to help keep cooling and battery life within reason in the older chassis design."
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Microsoft is an American technology corporation. Microsoft is best known for their Windows operating system and Surface laptop series. The Surface Laptop is their standard notebook offering, while their Surface Go, Surface Pro, and Surface Studio are their 2-in-1/tablet offerings in order of increasing capability. Although Microsoft charges a premium price tag for their laptops, buyers can expect a well integrated and packaged device since Microsoft develops the Windows operating system.
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